Ulmus × hollandica 'Belgica'
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The hybrid elm cultivar Ulmus × hollandica 'Belgica', one of a number of hybrids arising from the crossing of Wych Elm with a variety of Field Elm, was reputedly raised in the nurseries of the Abbey o
'Belgica', Amsterdam (2004)
'Belgica' avenue in the Netherlands (2007)
Bole of 'Belgica'
'Belgica' leaves
Ulmus × hollandica 'Dumont'
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The hybrid elm cultivar Ulmus × hollandica 'Dumont' was a very vigorous elm raised from a tree discovered by a gardener on the estate of M. Dumont at Tournay, Belgium, c. 1865.
Ulmus × hollandica 'Belgica'
…known as orme gras de Malines. 'Belgica' arose in the same hybridization zone that produced 'Ypreau' (possibly synonymous with 'Major'), 'Klemmer' and 'Dumont', among other elm cultivars. 'Belgica' has a broad crown supported by a straight, rough-barked stem. Unusually thriving on poor sandy soils, it proved…
Unidentified clipped elms, Boulevard de la Reine, Versailles, early 20th century